Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

This analytical technique is considered to be a robust partner for elemental analysis
and can be validated to measure all elements in the periodic table. Elemental analysis
testing is essential as it includes testing for toxic as well as nutritional elements,
whose deficiency or toxicity can cause multitude of adverse health conditions.

Principle of Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

This technology couples use of an ICP with MS for elemental analysis by generation
of ions. The ICP is involved in generation of a high temperature plasma source at
10,000 degree Celsius, through which the pre-treated sample is passed. The elements
in the sample at such high temperature are ionized and directed further into the
MS. The MS then sorts the ions according to their mass/charge ratio followed by
directing them to an electron multiplier tube detector. This detector then identifies
and quantifies each ion.

The advantages include sensitivity and precision for its ability to quantify elements in any source like blood, serum, urine, water, etc.

With such a wide spectrum of testing being possible with high throughput platforms,
these become a desirable addition for growing laboratory players. The analyzers
in our floor which aid in elemental testing include: